Vishnevite and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Boulder Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vishnevite and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite and Boulder Opal physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Vishnevite and Boulder Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Vishnevite and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vishnevite and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vishnevite and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vishnevite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.